Ir directamente al contenido
Idioma
Buscar
Carrito
Understanding Human-Grade Pet Food: What You Need to Know

Understanding Human-Grade Pet Food: What You Need to Know

At Hokuō®, we are dedicated to providing premium pet products that prioritize your pet’s health and well-being. One term you might encounter often is "human-grade." But what does it really mean in the context of pet food? Let’s clarify the essentials.

What Are Human-Grade Raw Materials?

"Human-grade" pet food contains ingredients that are safe for human consumption. These ingredients adhere to strict EU safety and quality standards, ensuring they are suitable for pets and meet high human food criteria.


Key Criteria for Human-Grade Pet Food

For pet food to be classified as human-grade in Europe, manufacturers must meet several essential requirements:

  • Quality Sourcing: Ingredients must come from suppliers certified for human consumption, ensuring that no animal-grade or feed-grade products are included. This covers all components, from protein sources to preservatives.

  • Safe Processing: Production occurs in facilities licensed for human food, ensuring strict hygiene and safety protocols. Facilities are maintained at strict cleanliness levels, with dedicated zones for production, packaging, and storage to prevent cross-contamination. Staff follow strict hygiene protocols, often including protective clothing and handwashing procedures.

  • Temperature and Process Controls: Human-grade products are prepared under controlled temperatures and conditions to maintain safety and quality. This includes cooking to precise temperatures to kill pathogens and proper cooling to prevent spoilage.

  • Rigorous Testing: All ingredients undergo testing for contaminants, pathogens, and quality consistency before entering the production process. This can include testing for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination. Each batch is also tested for quality and consistency, with traceable lot numbers that allow tracking from ingredient source to finished product. Traceability is key to accountability and quality assurance.

  • Packaging: Finished products are sealed in packaging approved for human food, ensuring that materials don’t leach chemicals or degrade over time. Packaging must protect against contamination and preserve freshness.


Our Commitment to Quality

At Hokuō®, we only use human-grade raw materials in our products, ensuring they are packed and prepared safely under strict regulations. Our ingredients contain no traces of GMOs, additives, artificial ingredients or binders, and all raw materials adhere to HACCP standards. This commitment guarantees that our food is not only safe but also of the highest quality.


Our Certifications

Additionally, our production facilities hold FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 certifications, reflecting our dedication to food safety management and quality assurance. Facilities undergo regular controls by their government to maintain certification status, ensuring compliance with all human-grade and food safety standards.


Proper Storage and Distribution

Human-grade products require controlled storage and handling throughout the supply chain. This might include refrigerated transport, dedicated storage areas, and continuous monitoring of environmental conditions, ensuring that the products you receive maintain their quality and freshness.


Why Choose Human-Grade Pet Food?

Choosing human-grade pet food means investing in the health of your pets. With high-quality ingredients and strict safety standards, you can feel confident that you’re providing your pets with the best possible nutrition.